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Hitchcock and Hart called up by Kiwis
Wisden CricInfo staff - May 24, 2002

Paul Hitchcock and Matthew Hart have been included in New Zealand's squad for their tour of the West Indies in June and July - their first outing since a terrorist bomb in Karachi led to the abandonment of their Pakistan trip. Hitchcock, a medium-pace bowler, was brought into the side after Andre Adams was ruled out through injury. He was the leading wicket-taker in the State Shield this year with 22 wickets at an average of 14.5.

"Paul has been bowling extremely well over the last couple of years," said Sir Richard Hadlee, the chairman of the national selectors. "He now has his chance to prove to us that he can perform at the top level, and convince us that he should be in our considerations for the World Cup next year."

Hart, who last played for New Zealand in the 1999 World Cup, replaces Brooke Walker. "We have yet to settle on a second spin bowling option," said Hadlee, "and we will be looking to Matthew to play a significant role to help balance the workload of Daniel Vettori."

"Matthew has been a very consistent performer of late and was a standout in the State Shield this year taking 15 wickets at a miserly average of 10.6."

The three players who were under an injury cloud, Shane Bond (foot), Nathan Astle (knee) and Jacob Oram (side strain) all came through fitness tests and have been selected.

The one day squad leaves for Jamaica on Tuesday.

One day squad Stephen Fleming (capt), Nathan Astle, Shane Bond, Ian Butler, Chris Harris, Matthew Hart, Matt Horne, Paul Hitchcock, Craig McMillan, Chris Nevin (wk), Jacob Oram, Daryl Tuffey, Scott Styris, Daniel Vettori, Lou Vincent.

Test squad Stephen Fleming (capt), Nathan Astle, Shane Bond, Ian Butler, Chris Harris, Robbie Hart (wk), Matt Horne, Craig McMillan, Chris Martin, Mark Richardson, Daryl Tuffey, Daniel Vettori, Lou Vincent. One to be added.

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